Kreis Schleswig-Flensburg district, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Places to visit near Sterup

Sterup is a town in Kreis Schleswig-Flensburg district, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, home to about 1,449 people. Within 50 km by road there are 89 places to visit — 33 churches, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens, 11 forts & heritage and 9 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Sankt-Laurentius-Kirche (1 km), Scheersberg (5 km) and Sankt Marien (6 km).

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Sterup, Schleswig-Holstein
Sterup, Kreis Schleswig-Flensburg district, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Sterup at a glance

Location
Kreis Schleswig-Flensburg district, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
Population
about 1,449
Coordinates
54.7265° N, 9.7357° E
Places within 50 km
89 (89 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Sterup

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Sterup: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Sterup

88 churches within 100 km of Sterup. The closest is Sankt-Laurentius-Kirche (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Sterup

51 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Sterup. The closest is Tal Der Langballigau (13 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Sterup

50 forts & heritage within 100 km of Sterup. The closest is Leuchtturm Falshöft (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Sterup

22 beaches & coast within 100 km of Sterup. The closest is Leuchtturm Kalkgrund (18 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Sterup

22 museums within 100 km of Sterup. The closest is Sønderborg Slot (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Sterup

18 parks within 100 km of Sterup. The closest is Tolk-Schau (23 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Tolk-Schau · park · Kreis Schleswig-Flensburg · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Carlisle Park · park · Flensburg · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Volkspark · park · Flensburg · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Lutherpark · park · Flensburg · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Christiansenpark · park · Flensburg · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Stadtpark · park · Flensburg · ~26 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Sterup

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 46 km on the road.

  1. Start in Sterup
  2. 1 km Sankt-Laurentius-Kirche · church, Kreis Schleswig-Flensburg
  3. 10 km Kirche Neukirchen · church, Kreis Schleswig-Flensburg
  4. 6 km Scheersberg · viewpoint, Kreis Schleswig-Flensburg
  5. 8 km Sankt Marien · church, Kreis Schleswig-Flensburg
  6. 10 km Sankt Ursula · church, Kreis Schleswig-Flensburg
  7. 11 km Back to Sterup

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From travellers near Sterup

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How to reach Sterup

    All places near Sterup by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Sterup by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches3388Sankt-Laurentius-Kirche (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1551Tal Der Langballigau (13 km)
    Forts & heritage1150Leuchtturm Falshöft (19 km)
    Beaches & coast922Leuchtturm Kalkgrund (18 km)
    Museums522Sønderborg Slot (25 km)
    Parks1118Tolk-Schau (23 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs313Burgsee (34 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves013Ærø (56 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints211Scheersberg (5 km)
    Other attractions06Skjoldnæs Fyr (51 km)

    Sterup: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Sterup?

    Sankt-Laurentius-Kirche (church, about 1 km), Scheersberg (viewpoint, about 5 km), Sankt Marien (church, about 6 km), Kirche Neukirchen (church, about 11 km), Sankt Ursula (church, about 11 km), Tal Der Langballigau (nature spot, about 13 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Sterup?

    89 places on Spotwander: 33 churches, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens, 11 forts & heritage, 9 beaches & coast, 5 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Sterup?

    Sankt-Laurentius-Kirche, about 1 km by road; Sankt Marien (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Sterup?

    Tal Der Langballigau, about 13 km by road; Hechtmoor (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Sterup?

    Leuchtturm Falshöft, about 19 km by road; Herrenhaus Karlsburg (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Sterup?

    Start in Sterup, visit Sankt-Laurentius-Kirche, then Kirche Neukirchen, then Scheersberg, then Sankt Marien, then Sankt Ursula, and drive back — about 46 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Sterup?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Sterup

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Sterup’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Sterup on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.